Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks improved their record to 69-62 with a 5-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds, who fell to 62-69. Arizona rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to overcome a three-run deficit.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-3. The game was played over nine innings on August 23, 2026.
How the game changed
The Cincinnati Reds took an early lead by scoring three runs in the top of the third inning. The Diamondbacks began their comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning with one run. The decisive moment occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning when Arizona scored four runs to take a 5-3 lead, which they maintained through the remainder of the game.
Key performances
For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ildemaro Vargas recorded two hits and two RBIs, while Corbin Carroll contributed two hits and one RBI. Gerardo Carrillo pitched 1.2 innings and recorded three strikeouts. For the Cincinnati Reds, Andrew Abbott took the loss, pitching 6.0 innings with six strikeouts and four earned runs. Eugenio Suárez recorded one hit and two RBIs, and Sal Stewart added two hits and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 69-62 record, placing them third in their division, 11.0 games back, and fourth in the wild-card race, 2.0 games back. The Cincinnati Reds hold a 62-69 record, placing them fifth in their division, 19.5 games back, and eighth in the wild-card race, 9.0 games back. This game was the third of a three-game regular season series.
Official game sources
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